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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Tangmere
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Tangmere and across West Sussex.
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Tangmere events
Fish and chip van for events in Tangmere, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are often asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and sports club events and race days, with chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Events near Tangmere are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Tangmere?
We keep cooking in the rain.
Whatever the occasion in Tangmere, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Feeding event crew
If visitors are coming by train, Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Tangmere? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share pitch details
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Tangmere have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Tangmere
Can you serve near the sea around Tangmere?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Tangmere?
Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Community events around Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In and around Tangmere, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Tangmere is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Tangmere to Brighton (26 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Andrew's Church? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Tangmere Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 6 miles of Tangmere, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the PO20 and PO18 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Tangmere, we also cover Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Levin Down.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch